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Herberton vs Walkamin

Name: Herberton vs Walkamin — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 28 km apart · Herberton profile · Walkamin profile

Herberton Walkamin

Herberton (L) and Walkamin (L) are nearby Queensland areas with very different community profiles. Herberton (L) is far more diverse, with 18.0% of people identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and 9.8% using a language other than English at home. It also has more amenities within walking distance, including 63.6% of homes near groceries and 70.2% near health services. In contrast, Walkamin (L) has a higher share of people working or looking for work (53.1% compared to 38.8% in Herberton (L)) and a much higher rate of full-time employment at 62.7%.

Both areas sit close to the national figure for people with no religion, at 41.7% for Herberton (L) and 32.4% for Walkamin (L). They are also very similar in age, with a typical resident in both places being 51, and both are mostly car-dependent. While they share these traits, some gaps are shifting; the difference in full-time employment has flipped since 2011, and the gap in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations has widened significantly.

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Where they differ most

Limited English: 1.5 pts higher in Herberton Population: 771 larger in Herberton PT commute: 1.0 pts higher in Herberton People / bedroom: 0.30 higher in Walkamin First Nations: 16.6 pts higher in Herberton

Demographics & Identity

Population in Herberton in Walkamin +771 larger in Herberton gap widening

984 56th pct 213 11th pct

Median age in Herberton in Walkamin even gap narrowing

51 yrs 71st pct 51 yrs 71st pct

Age structure

28.0% Seniors (65+) +2.5 pts ▸ 30.5%

28.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +1.3 pts 26.8%

18.2% Children (0–14) +0.1 pts ▸ 18.3%

12.5% Young adults (25–44) +5.3 pts ▸ 17.8%

12.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.6 pts 8.9%

Marital status

35.0% Married +6.9 pts ▸ 41.9%

38.6% Never married ◂ +13.4 pts 25.1%

14.0% Divorced +3.3 pts ▸ 17.3%

8.1% Widowed +0.3 pts ▸ 8.4%

4.0% Separated ◂ +1.8 pts 2.2%

Age & sex structure

Herberton Walkamin

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

72.1% Australia +9.2 pts ▸ 81.2%

5.1% England +0.6 pts ▸ 5.6%

1.8% New Zealand +0.5 pts ▸ 2.3%

0.9% Philippines ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.4% Italy ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% India even 0.0%

0.0% China even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

28.8% Australian +25.2 pts ▸ 54.0%

36.5% English +8.1 pts ▸ 44.6%

12.4% Irish ◂ +0.2 pts 12.2%

11.1% Scottish +0.2 pts ▸ 11.3%

6.2% German ◂ +0.1 pts 6.1%

1.7% Italian +3.9 pts ▸ 5.6%

1.8% Filipino ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

1.5% Dutch ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

0.9% Chinese ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% Indian even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

76.9% English only +15.1 pts ▸ 92.0%

0.3% Mandarin ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Arabic even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%

0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Italian even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

40.3% Christianity +17.4 pts ▸ 57.7%

41.7% No religion ◂ +9.3 pts 32.4%

15.0% Not stated ◂ +7.5 pts 7.5%

1.0% Buddhism +0.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

1.4% Other religions ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

33.2% Year 12 +3.3 pts ▸ 36.6%

27.5% Year 10 +8.5 pts ▸ 36.0%

12.6% Year 9 or below +1.7 pts ▸ 14.3%

7.1% Year 11 ◂ +0.2 pts 6.9%

Highest qualification level

32.3% Certificate III / IV +7.9 pts ▸ 40.2%

11.4% Bachelor degree +4.1 pts ▸ 15.5%

13.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +2.8 pts 10.3%

3.4% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

1.9% Postgraduate degree +1.2 pts ▸ 3.1%

2.5% Certificate I / II +0.6 pts ▸ 3.1%

Field of qualification

14.3% Engineering & related +7.3 pts ▸ 21.6%

8.9% Health +3.5 pts ▸ 12.4%

11.2% Society & culture +0.2 pts ▸ 11.3%

8.9% Management & commerce +1.4 pts ▸ 10.3%

8.0% Education ◂ +0.8 pts 7.2%

4.4% Architecture & building ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

4.4% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.3 pts 4.1%

3.4% Creative arts ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

1.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

1.3% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Herberton in Walkamin +$99 higher in Walkamin gap narrowing

$490 14th pct $589 34th pct

Household income in Herberton in Walkamin +$26 higher in Walkamin gap narrowing

$964 20th pct $990 23rd pct

Family income in Herberton in Walkamin +$138 higher in Walkamin gap narrowing

$1,237 20th pct $1,375 32nd pct

Household income distribution

38.0% $650–$1,499 +3.6 pts ▸ 41.6%

28.3% Under $650 ◂ +3.6 pts 24.7%

16.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.8 pts 15.7%

5.1% $3,000–$3,999 +2.7 pts ▸ 7.9%

0.9% $4,000 or more ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

50.7% Under $650 ◂ +0.4 pts 50.3%

22.7% $650–$1,499 +4.7 pts ▸ 27.4%

8.1% $1,500–$2,999 +0.8 pts ▸ 8.9%

0.4% $3,000 or more +2.4 pts ▸ 2.8%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

11.0% Arthritis +1.7 pts ▸ 12.7%

9.1% Other condition +1.2 pts ▸ 10.3%

9.2% Mental health ◂ +3.1 pts 6.1%

6.0% Diabetes +1.5 pts ▸ 7.5%

7.3% Asthma ◂ +3.1 pts 4.2%

4.7% Heart disease even 4.7%

3.0% Cancer +1.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

2.6% Lung condition +1.6 pts ▸ 4.2%

3.5% Dementia ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

1.0% Stroke ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

52.8% None +15.2 pts ▸ 68.1%

19.7% One condition ◂ +5.6 pts 14.1%

8.2% Two conditions +2.1 pts ▸ 10.3%

3.7% Three or more +1.0 pts ▸ 4.7%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Herberton in Walkamin +0.2 larger in Walkamin gap steady

2.0 14th pct 2.2 36th pct

Family composition

34.7% Couples with children +5.7 pts ▸ 40.4%

40.2% Couples without children ◂ +3.0 pts 37.2%

23.1% One-parent families ◂ +5.8 pts 17.3%

2.1% Other families ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Household size

40.3% 1 person ◂ +4.3 pts 36.0%

37.4% 2 people +0.8 pts ▸ 38.2%

12.6% 3 people ◂ +4.7 pts 7.9%

7.4% 4 people ◂ +1.8 pts 5.6%

3.4% 6 or more ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

3.1% 5 people +0.2 pts ▸ 3.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Herberton in Walkamin +$70 higher in Walkamin gap narrowing

$230 33rd pct $300 59th pct

Mortgage in Herberton in Walkamin +$229 higher in Walkamin gap narrowing

$1,000 23rd pct $1,229 38th pct

People / bedroom in Herberton in Walkamin +0.30 higher in Walkamin gap widening

0.70 14th pct 1.00 90th pct

How homes are owned or rented

48.6% Owned outright +7.6 pts ▸ 56.2%

24.3% Owned with a mortgage +6.1 pts ▸ 30.3%

22.6% Rented ◂ +6.8 pts 15.7%

1.7% Other tenure ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.7% Not stated ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

94.9% Separate house ◂ +10.6 pts 84.3%

1.7% Other dwelling +19.6 pts ▸ 21.3%

1.1% Flat or apartment ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.9% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

45.4% 3 bedrooms +6.3 pts ▸ 51.7%

24.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +11.6 pts 12.4%

16.9% 4 bedrooms ◂ +9.0 pts 7.9%

9.1% 1 bedroom +7.7 pts ▸ 16.9%

0.0% Studio / none +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%

3.1% 5 or more ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

55.7% $200–$349 +8.6 pts ▸ 64.3%

31.6% Under $200 ◂ +31.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% $350–$549 +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

44.7% Under $1,000 ◂ +44.7 pts 0.0%

38.8% $1,000–$1,799 +5.6 pts ▸ 44.4%

7.1% $1,800–$2,999 +7.8 pts ▸ 14.8%

4.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

60.1% Car (driver) +9.7 pts ▸ 69.9%

5.2% Walked +4.4 pts ▸ 9.6%

8.7% Worked at home +0.9 pts ▸ 9.6%

7.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.1 pts 7.2%

1.0% Bus ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

36.2% 2 vehicles +9.8 pts ▸ 46.1%

41.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +9.2 pts 32.6%

12.2% 3 vehicles +3.6 pts ▸ 15.7%

4.9% 4 or more ◂ +0.4 pts 4.5%

2.6% No vehicle ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

15.7% Health care & social assistance +1.1 pts ▸ 16.9%

14.7% Education & training ◂ +3.8 pts 10.8%

3.1% Transport & warehousing +10.1 pts ▸ 13.3%

5.2% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +5.6 pts ▸ 10.8%

10.5% Retail trade ◂ +2.1 pts 8.4%

8.7% Construction ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%

8.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%

3.8% Public administration & safety +3.4 pts ▸ 7.2%

5.2% Mining +0.8 pts ▸ 6.0%

4.2% Manufacturing +1.8 pts ▸ 6.0%

1.4% Professional & technical +3.4 pts ▸ 4.8%

3.8% Administrative & support ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

19.9% Community & personal service ◂ +3.1 pts 16.9%

18.5% Labourers ◂ +1.7 pts 16.9%

8.0% Managers +7.6 pts ▸ 15.7%

15.4% Professionals ◂ +5.7 pts 9.6%

10.1% Technicians & trades +1.9 pts ▸ 12.0%

11.2% Machinery operators & drivers +0.9 pts ▸ 12.0%

10.1% Sales workers +0.7 pts ▸ 10.8%

8.4% Clerical & administrative even 8.4%

Walkability

Walk score in Herberton in Walkamin +1.1 higher in Herberton

3.9 43rd pct 2.8 28th pct

Types ≤15 min in Herberton in Walkamin +0.8 more in Herberton

4.8 53rd pct 4.0 40th pct

15-min city in Herberton in Walkamin +64.4 pts higher in Herberton

64.4% 54th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Herberton in Walkamin +63.6 pts higher in Herberton

63.6% 54th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Herberton in Walkamin even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Herberton in Walkamin +43.3 pts higher in Walkamin

56.7% 40th pct 100.0% 100th pct

Walk to a park in Herberton in Walkamin +26.1 pts higher in Walkamin

73.9% 26th pct 100.0% 100th pct

Walk to health in Herberton in Walkamin +70.2 pts higher in Herberton

70.2% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Herberton in Walkamin +3.1 more in Walkamin

20.3 55th pct 23.5 62nd pct

Intersections/km² in Herberton in Walkamin +5 higher in Walkamin

37 58th pct 42 64th pct

Mean slope in Herberton in Walkamin +9.4 pts higher in Herberton

12.4% 96th pct 3.0% 21st pct

Compare Herberton with nearby areas

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Compare Walkamin with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Herberton vs Walkamin [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL321051/herberton/vs/UCL322129/walkamin